Can dogs catch strep throat?

Dogs can catch A. streptococcal sore throat, also known as strep throat, from humans in the household, according to WebMD. Dogs rarely pass strep throat to humans, but it does occasionally happen. One of the best ways to prevent strep throat from recurring is to treat every member of the household for sore throat, even dogs and cats. read more

Clinical signs of strep infection in dogs can include abscesses, arthritis, coughing, fever, lethargy, pain, pneumonia or problems with swallowing. The dog’s skin, mammary glands and urinary tract may also be infected, or he may have an infected wound. read more

Strep throat that affects dogs is a bacterial strand called Streptococcus canis (Group G), whereas the human pathogen is called Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A). Strep throat is potentially more fatal in dogs than in humans, especially if untreated. read more